A second chance for William Neff

September 27, 2025

It was back on Sept. 25, 1935, when Clinton County resident William Neff petitioned the court for parole after being sentenced to six months for stealing… lard. Did he deserve a second chance? Here is what The Express said in '35 about how he got himself into trouble: It should be noted that Pennsylvania was right in the middle of the Great Depression and with the election of President Franklin Roosevelt, he had been working to pull the country out. But some people fell through the cracks. Could Neff have been one of those people? "Neff… is serving a six (month) sentence in ...

Families can’t work without care: Lycoming, Clinton leaders call for action on early learning staff shortage

September 27, 2025

WILLIAMSPORT — The Lycoming-Clinton Counties Commission for Community Action (STEP), Inc. in partnership with the Early Learning Resource Center Region (ELRC) Region 7, The Pennsylvania Child Care Association (PACCA.) and early care and education providers held an Early Childhood Roundtable ...

James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center celebrates 75th Anniversary

September 20, 2025

ALTOONA — The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center announced its 75th anniversary on Sept. 18, 2025. This milestone reflects the Center’s remarkable growth from serving just 2,400 inpatient Veterans in 1950 to caring for more than 27,000 Veterans across Central Pennsylvania today. James ...

Day and night get equal billing Monday as fall equinox arrives. Here’s what to know

September 20, 2025

Day and night will get equal time for a brief moment Monday as much of the world heads into fall. The autumnal equinox arrives Monday, marking the start of the fall season for the Northern Hemisphere and the spring in the Southern Hemisphere. On the equator, the sun will be directly overhead ...

Neighbors help neighbors with resources like clothing swaps, community fridges

September 20, 2025

When Cassie Ridgway held her first clothing swap in Portland, Oregon, 14 years ago, she had a few goals: keep clothes out of landfills, help people find free fashion treasures and build community. The swap attracted about 150 people, and grew from there. Now, the twice-yearly event, which ...

DMVA encourages everyone to reach out, check on veterans during National Suicide Prevention Month

September 13, 2025

September is National Suicide Prevention Month, and the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is reminding Pennsylvanians of the resources available to those in crisis or needing additional support. Veterans remain at an elevated risk of suicide — and one veteran suicide is one too many. During this month and beyond, DMVA is encouraging everyone to reach out to the veterans in their lives and let them know that someone cares. If you are a veteran in crisis — or you are concerned about one — free, confidential support is available 24/7. Call the Veterans Crisis ...